Special 59 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 He is not ready physically. After minute 70 he could hardly run and this was the reason Conte made substitution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid Angel 2,130 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 8 minutes ago, Special said: He is not ready physically. After minute 70 he could hardly run and this was the reason Conte made substitution. False. I'm not saying whether Morata is fit or not, but Conte's decision clearly wasn't because of that. It was due to the fact that we needed our front-men to press more and give the Spurs defenders less time on the ball, also for them to win more second balls, all of this to help our backline to push forward and not sink deeper and deeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special 59 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Hybrid Angel said: False. I'm not saying whether Morata is fit or not, but Conte's decision clearly wasn't because of that. It was due to the fact that we needed our front-men to press more and give the Spurs defenders less time on the ball, also for them to win more second balls, all of this to help our backline to push forward and not sink deeper and deeper. Actually I said the same thing. He could hardly run and press. First it was only Pedro who was warming up to replace Willian, but when Conte saw Morata could hardly run he immediately called Batshuayi and did 2 substitutions at the same time. Hybrid Angel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid Angel 2,130 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 1 minute ago, Special said: Actually I said the same thing. He could hardly run and press. First it was only Pedro who was warming up to replace Willian, but when Conte saw Morata could hardly run he immediately called Batshuayi and did 2 substitutions at the same time. My mistake, somehow I missed the 'he could hardly' run part entirely. Special 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakhov 253 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 He's still got to improve on his hold up play and his dribbling style is eerily reminiscent of Torres. He does have quick feet but tends to get the ball stuck in between or underneath his feet too easily. Made some good runs that were ignored, but looked dangerous when running the channels. Not going to put too much stock into his missed header, think he had too much time and jumped too early. It was also quite early in the match as well, even the best of strikers would miss them sometimes. Loved the bit where he killed Alderweireld for pace when we were on the counter. He's definitely got a great burst of acceleration over 10 yards. Blusan Alamb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I don't think we can really judge him in his current physical state, especially since Spurs quite literally had at least four players around him whenever he got the ball. Should have scored, should have held the ball up better, but I reckon even a prime Drogba would have struggled yesterday. I'm still unsure as to how we won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blusan Alamb 295 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 He scored that goal against Burnley by heading to Keeper's Right. This time he tried to head to Keeper's Left.... got overeager and jumped early... and hence this awful miss. Hopefully, he will get chance to come back strong at the Bridge next match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akgw13 867 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Was a tough game for him, spurs were super physical and the ref let alot of the tackles go. For not being fully fit and isolated up top I thought he did as good a job as we could ask. Having fabregas/hazard/pedro back after the international break we will see a different morata. He fought for us and defended well on set pieces. Should have scored that header but nobody is perfect. once he picks up that "shield your body and fall over" move Kane uses constantly and gets a handle on how they call the game he will thrive. He ran himself into the ground for us. International break cant come soon enough to get some fitness work in for Baka/Morata/Hazard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Didn't make the ball stick yesterday which was poor, needs to be much better with his back to goal. Blusan Alamb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmin 2,484 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Loved his attitude. He's a fighter. Give the lad some time and it'll all work out well. mccg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireBlue 3,277 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Special Juan said: Didn't make the ball stick yesterday which was poor, needs to be much better with his back to goal. Morata is not a ball holding striker like costa, he likes ball in front of him or over the top. At juve and real madrid he has never played this hold the ball up role, and Id like to think he doesnt have to hear will be nice to have a skilful fast striker that can head the ball. But I do agree he has to improve it abit . Rekin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communicate 2,703 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Special Juan said: Didn't make the ball stick yesterday which was poor, needs to be much better with his back to goal. His touch is actually rrally good, he just need to get stronger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,570 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Someone still needs to learn about the rivalry... Leif, Tautvix and King11Didier 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireBlue 3,277 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 2 hours ago, xPetrCechx said: Someone still needs to learn about the rivalry... He won't have been the only Chelsea player to get a spud shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,570 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Just now, BluesMadLad said: He won't have been the only Chelsea player to get a spud shirt. but he shouldn't post about it... he's the only one that did it. Leif 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireBlue 3,277 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, xPetrCechx said: but he shouldn't post about it... he's the only one that did it. Really doesn't bother me tbh. Just showing appreciation for another professional good on him. I hate spuds but as a english man I like dele ali Supermonkey92 and the wes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo7 3,496 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 16 minutes ago, xPetrCechx said: but he shouldn't post about it... he's the only one that did it. We just look for things to annoy us about our players.... Supermonkey92 and OhForAGreavsie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Thought he will exchange the shirt with Kane. But it seems, it was Alli who ask for Morata first. Supermonkey92 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Jase 43,479 Posted August 23, 2017 Popular Post! Share Posted August 23, 2017 7 hours ago, xPetrCechx said: but he shouldn't post about it... he's the only one that did it. Are you genuinely outraged or just pretending to be outraged? !Hazard!, Geezer, AK-3001 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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